General Entry Guidelines
Candidates seeking admission into Ls'court Academy for the 2025/2026 Academic Session must satisfy the general requirements set out by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
1. National Diploma (ND) Requirements
To qualify for ND admission, candidates must meet the following parameters:
- Must have sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and obtained a score meeting the institutional cutoff mark of 120.
- Must possess a minimum of five (5) credit-level passes in SSCE/WAEC/NECO/NABTEB or equivalent subjects. These credits must be obtained in not more than two (2) sittings.
- Core compulsory credits must include English Language and Mathematics, plus three other subjects related to the course of study.
2. Higher National Diploma (HND) Requirements
To qualify for HND admission, candidates must meet the following parameters:
- Must possess a National Diploma (ND) from a recognized, fully accredited polytechnic in a matching department.
- Must have graduated with at least a Lower Credit grade level, and completed one (1) year of post-ND industrial training.
- Candidates with a Pass grade level in ND must have completed at least two (2) years of post-ND industrial work experience to be considered.
Specific Departmental Requirements
The table below details the five core subjects required for ND applicants in each specific department:
| Department | Compulsory Subjects | Elective Subjects (Choose 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | English, Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Economics |
| Electrical/Electronic Engr | English, Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Further Maths |
| Computer Engineering | English, Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Further Maths |
| Petroleum Engineering | English, Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry, Further Maths, Geography |
| Accountancy | English, Mathematics | Economics, Commerce, Financial Accounting, Government |
| Business Administration | English, Mathematics | Economics, Commerce, Business Methods, Government |
| Public Administration | English, Mathematics | Government/History, Economics, Commerce, Literature |
| Science Lab Technology | English, Mathematics | Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science |